General Manager Technology

At Ramaiah Institute for Advanced Skills and Technology (RAF), Talent is at the core of all our People Strategy. The wide wealth of talent includes Research Scholars, Faculty members, Trainers, Deep Tech Engineers, Technologists, Corporate Leaders, Institutional administrators and best in class functional specialists.

To be a part of this phenomenal journey of transformation from better to best, do apply for the following open position at Ramaiah Institute for Advanced Skills and Technology (RAF) by mailing your Resume to [email protected]

Position Overview

We are seeking a formidable General Manager & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with 15+ years of execution-focused experience across high-complexity domains. Operating within the institution’s For-Profit (Private Limited) commercial arm, the CTO will act as the ultimate "Product Architect."

This role demands a visionary leader capable of bridging the "Valley of Death" between applied research and commercial productization. You will leverage the world-class, government-backed lab infrastructure of our partner Section 8 Institute to translate raw deep-tech research into highly profitable, market-ready industrial products. Your mandate is to connect global high-complexity technologies with India’s precision manufacturing and software ecosystems to build a sustainable, IP-led competitive advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Technology Leadership (TRL-4 to TRL-7)

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• Roadmap Execution: Define and execute a ruthless, long-term technology and product roadmap across Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor & Microelectronics, Cybersecurity, Health-tech, and Advanced Manufacturing.
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• Commercial Translation: Lead the rapid transition from lab-scale prototypes into commercially viable, "Made in India" industrial products ready for Tier-1 deployment.
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2. Asset-Light R&D & Infrastructure Utilization

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• The "Lab Ownership" Model: Execute an asset-light commercial strategy. Rather than raising massive R&D CapEx for heavy machinery on the commercial balance sheet, you will define high-level specifications and leverage existing world-class infrastructure across India via strategic partnerships.
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• Execution via MSA: Leverage grant-funded facilities (including Teardown, Advanced Materials, and Semiconductor Testing labs) through compliant Master Service Agreements (MSAs) to execute rapid prototyping and commercial indigenization.
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• Global Compliance: Implement rigorous global industrial lab standards (e.g., AS9100 for Aerospace, ISO 13485 for Medtech) to ensure all lab outputs are commercially certifiable from Day 1.
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3. IP Strategy & Indigenization

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• Patent Portfolio: Architect and aggressively expand a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio.
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• The Indigenization Agenda: Drive the conversion of global technology benchmarks into proprietary, indigenous IP that can be commercialized, licensed, or spun off into highly valued new ventures.
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4. Talent Pipeline Integration & Cross-Functional Leadership

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• The Ultimate Customer: Act as the primary internal "customer" for the Lead Curriculum Architect of the Skills Academy. You will provide the live, real-world "Problem Statements" that B.Tech and M.Tech cohorts must solve during their Capstone projects.
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• Cohort Evaluation: Act as the primary evaluator for the 9- and 12-month student cohorts, ensuring the Academy's talent pipeline is actively accelerating your commercial product roadmap.
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• Domain Orchestration: Drive integrated program management across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to ensure a seamless lab-to-market transition.
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5. Research Partnership Management (RPM)

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• Strategic Alliances: Spearhead high-level technical partnerships with DRDO, ISRO, BEL, HAL, Semiconductor Fabs/OSATs, and premier global academic institutions.
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• Joint Development: Structure co-funded research initiatives, technology transfer agreements, and provide elite quality engineering consultancy to the broader industry.
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Experience & Qualifications:

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• Experience: 15+ years of technical leadership spanning multiple high-complexity domains (Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Advanced Manufacturing, or Health-tech).
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• Scaling R&D: Proven track record of reengineering complex global products, scaling deep-tech R&D organizations, and developing patent portfolios.
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• Government Navigation: Strong exposure to Indian government procurement frameworks, defence offset policies, and strategic sector funding models.
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• Education: Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.Tech, or MS) in Engineering, Semiconductor Technology, Materials Science, Aerospace, or a closely related deep-science domain.
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The Offer: Venture-Style Compensation:

This role is designed strictly for a leader with a technical founder mindset. To align with the "Product Architect" expectation, the compensation structure includes:

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• Executive Base: Highly competitive base salary.
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• Equity/ESOPs: Significant equity participation within the Private Limited commercial entity.
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• Wealth Creation: Direct participation in the financial upside of IP spin-offs, commercial product successes, and joint ventures, rewarding the CTO for building a highly profitable, asset-light technology powerhouse.
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